Nanny to Mommy

School’s out, for summer at least. And while it’s important that you don’t let your kids run riot at this time, it is the time for them to relax and blow off a little steam.

 

Summer is a good time to relax the rules a little bit, but only where you feel happy and comfortable. Here are some ideas for how to let your kids bend the rules a little this summer break and help them become a bit more independent.

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School is starting for us in less than a week! I can't believe how fast the summer went by. I'm sure it was because we were so busy. With school starting back, it's back to the daily schedule of making lunches, getting kids to school, and extra curricular activities. I enjoy making my kid's lunches in the morning because I like to know what they are eating and so they can know how much I care while they are there through handwritten lunch box notes.

Packing nutritious lunches is key to keeping kids energized throughout the school day. One easy way to ensure a balanced meal is by including packaged salads in their lunchboxes.

I have fun thinking of creative sayings or little love notes of inspiration so they can get a little pick me up during the day. It's also great for them because they get to enjoy organic reading that they'll love. Seeing your handwriting with a Pilot Pen on a little note card can bring an unexpected to joy to their day letting them know you are thinking about them. My daughter says she tells her friends too when I add in jokes.

So you’re planning a trip to the big apple, and you’re taking the kids along with you? Don’t worry; it’s not all about rooftop bars and amazing shopping; there are loads to do in New York City for the whole family. You can pack a lot into just a few days in NYC, so no matter how long you’re going there for, here are just a few things you need to make sure you have on your list:

Pregnancy is an exciting and magical time, but it’s a huge strain on the body. While lots of happy, healthy babies are born each year without any planning at all, if you are in a position to plan then it’s never going to be a bad thing. Here are some of the things you can do in preparation.